Phildaupho Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I had started this project almost 3 years ago and even did an On the Workbench post which I have updated recently with the almost ready to assemble parts http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/97042-1936-ford-flatback-sedan/#comment-1326453. I created this ’36 Ford Flatback Sedan by grafting the roof section of a Revell 1/24 ’37 Sedan onto the body of a Revell 1/24 ’36 Coupe. MODIFICATIONS - I was kind of surprised to find that the ’37 Sedan was about 4 scale inches wider than the ’36 so I had to take a corresponding longitudinal section out of the sedan roof. With the center section of the ’37 rear window gone it was close to matching the shape of a ’36 rear window but not quite so I cut in the window from the ’36 Coupe. - Added distinctive ‘35/’36 molding under windows and above rear bumper using Evergreen Styrene half-rounds and lots of putty - Recessed firewall using section from ‘37 kit - Smoothed hood top. - Adapted ’37 inner fender splash panels. - INTERIOR from ’37 Sedan but had to narrow the back seat adapt the dash. Painted Testor’s Leather. - CHASSIS – ’37 Street Rod chassis that features Corvette independent rear end and A-arm front suspension - ENGINE – Chevy from ’37 Coupe featuring tuned port fuel injection, which I always thought was a great looking induction system. - WHEELS & TIRES – Chrome reverse wheels from Revell/Monogram1/24 ’32 Ford - GRILL – Model Car Garage - PAINT – I wanted a color sort of reminiscent of stock ’36 shade so mixed Humbrol enamel white and light brown to get this “café au lait”. Testor’s Chev Engine orange used for engine, wheels and grill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Phil, that's pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webestang Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Outstanding build! LOVE the color, paint looks very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumpyDan Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Well done, love the looks of these cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Nice clean conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PARTSMARTY Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 That is very cool !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Excellent build. You nailed it Phil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super28 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Excellent conversion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 Excellent conversion.Thanks everyone. This was a very enjoyable and rewarding project once I got back into it. A friend is rebuilding his Model A Sedan hot rod with a completely new chassis and running gear. The challenges of getting everything to fit are similar. He is using nuts and bolts where I used glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I followed your build on this and was very impressed with the way you did the body. Kind of a different color choice but sometimes that makes it standout that much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Nicely done on a very interesting concept. The Monogram hot rod kits are. IMHO, the very best of the hot rod model kits, despite the fact that some lack a separate chassis. They capture the era in which they were created almost perfectly, and the updates, as in the case of the various '36 and '37 Fords, usually do an equally good job of representing the new decades in which they were first released. The fact that the chassis for '36 and '37 is so similar has always escaped me, and the notion that the bodywork would be closely related, as well. When you bother to look into it it becomes apparent and this is a great exploration of what can be done. Very nice post-billet modern rod, indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 A very classy build. Superb work and finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Nice conversion work, and a clean, yet understated build. Definite sleeper material Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler62990 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Very cool build. The new elements mixed with the old really make for a neat little hotrod. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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